Greyhound Protection League NZ - Latest News [Page 1]

Animal welfare advocates plan to present a petition to the government in December
seeking a ban on greyhound racing, but in a surprise strategic move, the New Zealand
Racing Board has announced it’s own inquiry into animal welfare issues for racing ... More >>

An investigation into the outcomes of missing racing greyhounds has exposed the industry
to widespread public criticism and has raised questions regarding the industries
legitimacy in the face of changing animal welfare expectations. More >>

A recent prohibited substance conviction in the greyhound racing industry may have
set off alarm bells, but greyhound racing industry watchdogs are concerned there
is a bigger problem going unaddressed. A recent Australian ABC news investigation ... More >>

Three deaths in three days is three too many, was the message that the Greyhound
Protection League had for the greyhound racing industry today. "Greyhound racing
has a notorious track record for serious injuries and for too long this activity ... More >>

Greyhound Racing NZ, in an attempt to associate the dog racing industry with the
Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind, recently offered $100 ‘donations’ to the foundations
guide dog program, for each winning greyhound wearing a red coat in May. More >>